Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
31 mins
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Total Time
36 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
500 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Description
The recipe begins with an optional marinating step using Italian salad dressing from 2 hours up to 24 hours to infuse the pork tenderloin with tangy flavors. A mixture of garlic and several dried herbs including basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage is combined and rubbed onto the meat along with salt and pepper. The searing process creates a browned, flavorful crust on the tenderloin before pressure cooking.
The pork tenderloin is cooked in an Instant Pot with chicken stock and pats of butter, which contributes moisture and richness during the short, high-pressure cook. The method balances quick cooking time to prevent dryness while achieving a flavorful, tender result.
This pork tenderloin can be served sliced alongside vegetables or grains. The recipe notes that pre-marinating ensures a moist and foolproof outcome, making it suitable for easy meal preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 Italian salad dressing optional for marinade, bottle
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked pepper
- 2 lb pork tenderloin optional: pre-marinate pork before cooking for foolproof never dry tenderloin
- 4 oz butter thin sliced into 4-6 pats
- 2 tbsp garlic diced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- ½ tsp dried sage
- italian herb seasoning blend or 1 tbsp
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Optional - marinade the tenderloin in the Italian salad dressing for 2 hours or up to 24 in the refrigerator. After marinading rinse and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage.
- Remove pork from marinade, rinse and pat dry. Generously season tenderloin with salt and pepper, as well as herbs.
- Heat instant pot to medium high.
- Add oil to instant pot, heat oil until shimmery.
- Add tenderloin to pan, and cook on all sides until dark golden brown.
- When Tenderloin has browned, but not cooked, remove and set aside.
- Scrape up any brown bits from bottom of Instant Pot.
- Add stock to Instant pot.
- Add trivet to Instant Pot.
- Place pork tenderloin on top of trivet, top with pats of butter.
- Place lid on Instant pot, set to seal.
- Cook on the High setting for 2 minutes (yes this is right - we're simply using the time to come to pressure to cook your pork tenderloin plus an extra minute.)
- Let pork tenderloin naturally release, about 7-10 minutes.
- Let sit 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1509mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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